Effect of bhavitha churna of Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica Linn. Urban) in Hyperuricemia associated with Gouty arthritis of elbow joints - A case report
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Mandukaparni, Centella asiatica Linn. Urban, Bhavitha churna, Hyperuricemia, case report.Abstract
Hyperuricemia is a condition caused by inadequate protein metabolism resulting exceed of serum uric acid level. According to a recent survey, hyperuricemia affects 28.94% of people worldwide. Treatment of hyperuricemia is typically based on long-term administration of hypouricemic modern medications, which can lead to additional complications. Hyperuricemia can be referred as Amaja roga in Ayurveda. To correct metabolism through treatment with an efficient, treatable, and safe Ayurvedic drug is preferable because Ayurveda places a high value on understanding metabolic disorders. Previous studies has reported hypouricemic activity of leaf and anti-inflammatory effect of methanolic extract of whole plant of Centella asiatica Linn. Urban. A clinical case of hyperuricemia with arthritis involving both the elbow joints along with right toe and ankle joint is being presented for the effect of bhavitha churna (processed powder) of whole plant of the drug Mandukaparni. Medicine was given at a dose of 2gm/day in the capsule form (2 capsules twice a day - 500mg/capsule). Bhavana involves churna being processed with liquid extracts to boost its potency. The treatment was conducted for three months along with one month follow-up without medicine. After the treatment, there was reduction in symptoms as patient reported with mild pain and no more swelling, tenderness and stiffness. Serum uric acid level was also reduced up to the upper limit of its normal range.
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